Workshop Generator Engineer

Watling JCB Ltd.; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the generator industry is looking for an in-house engineer to perform pre-delivery inspections and servicing on JCB generators. The role requires strong mechanical and electrical skills and offers a supportive work environment with competitive pay and numerous employee benefits. Candidates should have relevant experience, be a team player, and reside within a specified distance from the depot.

Benefits

Attractive pay rates

Overtime

Pension

Holidays

Sick pay

On-call payments

Tool allowance

Private medical

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Sound experience with diesel generators is crucial.
• Knowledge of JCB Generators is desirable.
• Clean driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pre-delivery inspections and testing of generators.
• Perform servicing and repairs to the highest standard.
• Participate in loading/unloading and assist colleagues.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

Team player

Education

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

IEE regs – 18th Edition

Job description

Due to continued growth and success, we are currently looking to recruit an in-house engineer to undertake Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDI’s) and ensure generator sets arrive at customer sites and operate correctly.

The main duties of this role are:

• Pre-delivery inspections and testing of JCB generators from 20-780KVA
• Servicing, modifications, and repairs to JCB Generator Equipment to the highest standard

This is a depot-based role. You will need to promote and present a professional image and offer service solutions to our customers, frequently liaising with JCB Manufacturer.

The objective of this role is to provide the customer with world-class customer service.

Duties include:

• Undertake PDI’s on generating sets, ensuring perfect operation prior to delivery/installation
• Carry out minor and major services to diesel engine generator sets
• Control system wiring
• Program Deepsea controllers to customer requirements
• PLC / Deep Sea / Deif programming work
• Participate in site duties such as loading/unloading sets and assisting colleagues
• Attend relevant product training courses
• Work unsociable hours as required

Core Hours: 40 hours/week, 08:00 – 16:30, with a half-hour unpaid lunch break.

Powergen Qualifications (desirable):

• Mechanical engineering
• Electrical engineering
• IEE regs – 18th Edition (beneficial)

Role Requirements:

• Candidates should live within 30 minutes travel from the depot
• Sound mechanical and electrical experience with generators
• Knowledge of JCB Generators or diesel generators (desirable)
• Knowledge of Lithium Power packs and control systems
• Excellent team player
• Clean driving license and good driving record
• Proof of right to work in the UK

We offer attractive pay rates, overtime, pension, holidays, sick pay, on-call payments, tool allowance, and various employee benefits including private medical and life assurance.